KFC Is About to Launch a Vegan Fried Chicken Bucket at More than 4,000 Stores

Good News Notes: “On January 10, KFC will launch its first plant-based chicken option nationwide at its more than 4,000 locations. The new Beyond Fried Chicken was created in partnership with vegan brand Beyond Meat to replicate KFC’s famous fried chicken but without animal products. Beyond Fried Chicken can be ordered à la carte in…

Taco Bell’s coveted hot sauce packets will soon be recyclable

Good News Notes:  “ Taco Bell’s hot sauce packets are getting a second life. The chain will make its spicy condiment packets recyclable through a partnership with international industry leader Terracycle in a company first, it was announced Monday. A whopping 8.2 billion hot sauce packets are used in the U.S. each year, according to Taco…

Plant-Based Burger Chain Set to Launch in Wayzata

Good News Notes: “While the fast-food giants race to add a token plant-based burger to their menus, restaurant entrepreneur Steele Smiley is poised to take the healthy eating movement a step further with an entirely plant-based fast casual burger joint opening next month in Wayzata. Don’t worry, the fries won’t taste healthy, Smiley promises. Stalk & Spade…

Taco Bell says it will add plant-based meat

Good News Notes: “Long before the Impossible Whopper at Burger King and  Beyond Meat chicken at KFC, Taco Bell filled a fast-food gap for vegetarians and vegans with its easy ability to swap beans for beef and its “fresco” style modification, which subs pico de gallo for dairy toppings such as sour cream and cheese. The…